The North Bay Wildfires: One Month Later

For so many people in the North Bay, it's been a month of heartache and loss, but also one of gratitude and hope. The wildfires are one of the worst disasters in California history, but sometimes the worst of times bring out the best in us. We have so many remarkable stories to share of generosity, courage, and the resiliency of the human spirit.

NORTH BAY FIRES: The evacuation of Oakmont Senior Living in Santa Rosa

While we know that won't bring back what was lost, it does remind us that we're all in this together. So as we reach the first milestone on the road to recovery, ABC7 will bring you stories today from "The North Bay Wildfires: One Month Later." We'll have special coverage in every newscast and here online.

The North Bay Fires: One Month Later:

• Some under-insured North Bay fire victims in for a shock


• I-Team investigates: North Bay fires burned in same spots 50 years ago


• North Bay fire victims may be living in toxic debris zone


• Couple recalls watching home saved from North Bay fires live on TV


• Santa Rosa fire chief, captains recall first night of deadly North Bay wildfires


• VIDEO: North Bay fires by the numbers - timeline and statistics


• TIMELINE: How the deadly North Bay fires unfolded in six hours


• Santa Rosa family recalls moments they fled home with nothing during North Bay fires


• A look back at families reunited with pets after North Bay Fires


• Students still settling in 1 month after North Bay fires started


• Concerns about North Bay burn areas with wet weather on the way


• Insurance renewals at risk after fires in Sonoma, Napa counties

Here's a look back at some of our best photos and videos, and uplifting stories that surfaced from this devastating disaster.

Best Photos:

• Fires rage and burn through wine country, NorCal


• 360 PHOTOS: Devastation in Sonoma, Napa


• 360 PHOTOS: Devastation in Glen Ellen, Kenwood


• 360 PHOTOS: Devastation in Santa Rosa

Best Videos:

• BEFORE AND AFTER: North Bay neighborhoods devastated by wildfires


• In their words: Wildfire evacuees describe the devastation in their communities


• Go on the front lines with first responders during North Bay wildfires


• EXCLUSIVE: Sulphur Fire victims tell harrowing tale of driving through flames, escaping alive



• DroneView7 shows beautiful Napa after wildfires


• Drone footage shows sweeping wildfire destruction in Santa Rosa neighborhood


• Sky7 over destroyed homes, businesses in Santa Rosa


• Cars trying to flee fire in Sonoma County stuck in long line of traffic


• Santa Rosa Kaiser evacuates as fire rages nearby


• Enormous plume of smoke sits over North Bay


• Driving through destroyed Santa Rosa neighborhood


• A look from above the North Bay wildfires


• Social media plays a major role in telling the story of the devastating North Bay wildfires

Incredible Animal Stories:

• Hero dog that stayed behind with family's goats during Tubbs fire found safe


• 'We thought he was so gone' Santa Rosa family tearfully reunited with dog lost in fires


• Cat missing for 10 years found after surviving Tubbs Fire


• 200-pound tortoise evacuated with wheelbarrow from North Bay fires


• PG&E worker helps reunite cats lost during North Bay wildfires with their families


• Thousands of animals, Safari West surviving North Bay fires is a 'miracle'


• Santa Rosa resident finds missing dog after long search through fire debris


• Napa man says 2 horses survived wildfire, found their way home


• Cat with singed whiskers found in wildfire

Communities Come Together:

• Bay Area residents share messages of gratitude for first responders


• North Bay fire tragedies bring out best in Bay Area


• Grieving mother helps Santa Rosa iron worker who lost everything in North Bay fires


• Oakland A's, MLB teams hit it out of the park for North Bay fire survivor


• Napa men credited with saving neighborhood from raging fires using bulldozers


• Wildfire destroys Mill Valley fire chief's home while he works to help others


• 76-year-old Sonoma Co. fire chief fights to save son's home after his burnt down


• Man stays behind to make room for family on CHP helicopter as wildfires raged in Napa


• This sign language interpreter works to keep deaf community informed during North Bay fires


• Artists raise funds for North Bay wildfire victims


• CoverGirl hailed as hero for her actions during Wine Country fires


• Seniors who sheltered fire evacuees planning reunion party


• High-end boutique offering everything for free to North Bay fire victims


• Guy Fieri cooks for evacuees, first responders in his hometown of Santa Rosa


• Napa chefs serve over 31,000 meals to North Bay fire victims


• BBQ owners team up to feed firefighters battling North Bay fires


• Santa Rosa shares spirit of Halloween with families displaced by fires


• North Bay firefighters stayed on the line as they lost homes

Tips from ABC7

• How to cope with stress after a disaster


• The perfect reminder to thank a first responder


• Safety tips to remember when returning home after wildfire


• Clever ways to keep kids occupied in wildfire shelters

Click here for full coverage on the North Bay fires.